Dave The Cardboard Box
@davecardboardbox.bsky.social
Husband, dad, grandad, uncle… Vintage bus nerd, Rugby League fan (Batley and Hull). Lover of Speedway history (Hull Vikings). Bit of a leftie. Floyd, Genesis, Bowie, Morrissey. Obsessed gardener and eco warrior.
50 years ago @hullvikings.bsky.social brought down the curtain on the 1975 season with a 3rd place finish in a 4 team match. For the hosts, Bobby Beaton top scored with 10. #HullNeedsSpeedway
October 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
50 years ago @hullvikings.bsky.social brought down the curtain on the 1975 season with a 3rd place finish in a 4 team match. For the hosts, Bobby Beaton top scored with 10. #HullNeedsSpeedway
50 years ago yesterday @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Sheffield Tigers 42-35 in a challenge match. Another great night for young star Joe Owen and a solid Vikings performance! #HullNeedsSpeedway
October 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
50 years ago yesterday @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Sheffield Tigers 42-35 in a challenge match. Another great night for young star Joe Owen and a solid Vikings performance! #HullNeedsSpeedway
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social lost 36-42 at the Swindon Robins. Vikings had now completed their 1975 league programme. #HullNeedsSpeedway
October 11, 2025 at 10:59 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social lost 36-42 at the Swindon Robins. Vikings had now completed their 1975 league programme. #HullNeedsSpeedway
50 years ago @hullvikings.bsky.social won their final home league match against Oxford Rebels 40-38. The Boulevard boys were more comfortable than the score suggests. #HullNeedsSpeedway
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
50 years ago @hullvikings.bsky.social won their final home league match against Oxford Rebels 40-38. The Boulevard boys were more comfortable than the score suggests. #HullNeedsSpeedway
Today in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social narrowly list 37-41 at home to Ipswich Witches. John Louis and future Viking Billy Sanders led the way for the Suffolk team. #HullNeedsSpeedway
October 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social narrowly list 37-41 at home to Ipswich Witches. John Louis and future Viking Billy Sanders led the way for the Suffolk team. #HullNeedsSpeedway
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Swindon 43-35. Vikings were immaculately led by their two Scots, and a young Graham Drury scored 6. #HullNeedsSpeedway
September 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Swindon 43-35. Vikings were immaculately led by their two Scots, and a young Graham Drury scored 6. #HullNeedsSpeedway
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Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social thrilled the Boulevard faithful with an exciting comeback for a 39-39 draw with Halifax in the Yorkshire Cup. Dutch rider Henny Kroeze starred for the visitors. #HullNeedsSpeedway
September 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social thrilled the Boulevard faithful with an exciting comeback for a 39-39 draw with Halifax in the Yorkshire Cup. Dutch rider Henny Kroeze starred for the visitors. #HullNeedsSpeedway
50 years ago today @hullvikings.bsky.social lost 33-45 to Halifax in the Yorkshire Cup. Mitch Graham and Bobby Beaton scored 23 of the Vikings’ points. #HullNeedsSpeedway
September 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
50 years ago today @hullvikings.bsky.social lost 33-45 to Halifax in the Yorkshire Cup. Mitch Graham and Bobby Beaton scored 23 of the Vikings’ points. #HullNeedsSpeedway
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Belle Vue 46-30 in a challenge match, which ended controversially when the visitors took exception to a refereeing decision. Hull Daily Mail tells the story. #HullNeedsSpeedway
September 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Belle Vue 46-30 in a challenge match, which ended controversially when the visitors took exception to a refereeing decision. Hull Daily Mail tells the story. #HullNeedsSpeedway
Today in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social went down 32-46 at Newport Wasps. Jim MacMillan top scored with 14. #HullNeedsSpeedway
September 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Today in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social went down 32-46 at Newport Wasps. Jim MacMillan top scored with 14. #HullNeedsSpeedway
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Leicester Lions 43-35 in the BL. Division One. The always immaculate Jim MacMillan led the scorers with 11.
September 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Leicester Lions 43-35 in the BL. Division One. The always immaculate Jim MacMillan led the scorers with 11.
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social went down 36-42 at Poole Pirates. Speedway Mail tells the tale, and there is also a review of 1975. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social went down 36-42 at Poole Pirates. Speedway Mail tells the tale, and there is also a review of 1975. #HullNeedsSpeedway
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social scored a Bank Holiday win over Poole Pirates 49-29, to continue their home winning run. Led by Bobby Beaton, the whole team scored solidly. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social scored a Bank Holiday win over Poole Pirates 49-29, to continue their home winning run. Led by Bobby Beaton, the whole team scored solidly. #HullNeedsSpeedway
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ISRAEL IS USING POISONOUS GAS TO KILL PALESTINIAN CIVILIANS, USING ROBOTIC UNITS.
THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
YES, I'M FUCKING SHOUTING!
THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
YES, I'M FUCKING SHOUTING!
August 24, 2025 at 6:17 AM
ISRAEL IS USING POISONOUS GAS TO KILL PALESTINIAN CIVILIANS, USING ROBOTIC UNITS.
THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
YES, I'M FUCKING SHOUTING!
THIS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.
YES, I'M FUCKING SHOUTING!
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social lost 32-46 at Belle Vue, who were particularly strong at the time. Speedway Mail takes up the story. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social lost 32-46 at Belle Vue, who were particularly strong at the time. Speedway Mail takes up the story. #HullNeedsSpeedway
Late summer colour 🌼
August 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Late summer colour 🌼
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Cradley United 47-31 at the Boulevard. Young star Joe Owen top scored with 12. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Cradley United 47-31 at the Boulevard. Young star Joe Owen top scored with 12. #HullNeedsSpeedway
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The smears won’t work this time.
I say it loudly and proudly: I’m an anti-Zionist.
I say it loudly and proudly: I’m an anti-Zionist.
August 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The smears won’t work this time.
I say it loudly and proudly: I’m an anti-Zionist.
I say it loudly and proudly: I’m an anti-Zionist.
50 years ago our @hullvikings.bsky.social went down to champions Exeter 27-51, fielding a weakened side. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 18, 2025 at 8:26 AM
50 years ago our @hullvikings.bsky.social went down to champions Exeter 27-51, fielding a weakened side. #HullNeedsSpeedway
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social went down 37-41 at Hackney in a match affected by rain. Report is from Speedway Mail. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social went down 37-41 at Hackney in a match affected by rain. Report is from Speedway Mail. #HullNeedsSpeedway
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social hosted the Northern Riders Qualifier, won by future world champion Peter Collins on his Weslake bike.
#HullNeedsSpeedway
#HullNeedsSpeedway
August 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tonight in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social hosted the Northern Riders Qualifier, won by future world champion Peter Collins on his Weslake bike.
#HullNeedsSpeedway
#HullNeedsSpeedway
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🚨The UK's Nuclear Weapons are leaking radioactive materials into a Scottish Loch!
It's time to get these dangerous weapons of mass destruction out of Scotland.
It's time to get these dangerous weapons of mass destruction out of Scotland.
August 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🚨The UK's Nuclear Weapons are leaking radioactive materials into a Scottish Loch!
It's time to get these dangerous weapons of mass destruction out of Scotland.
It's time to get these dangerous weapons of mass destruction out of Scotland.
One class full of kids being gunned down in Gaza every day for two years with UK support. Yeah, thanks @uklabour.bsky.social
August 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
One class full of kids being gunned down in Gaza every day for two years with UK support. Yeah, thanks @uklabour.bsky.social
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Wolverhampton Wolves 47-31 at the Boulevard. Jimmy Mac on 10 was supported by a strong team performance. #HullNeedsSpeedway
August 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
OTD in 1975 @hullvikings.bsky.social beat Wolverhampton Wolves 47-31 at the Boulevard. Jimmy Mac on 10 was supported by a strong team performance. #HullNeedsSpeedway